EMS company to end most Indiana services

  • Comments
  • Print
Listen to this story

Subscriber Benefit

As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe Now
This audio file is brought to you by
0:00
0:00
Loading audio file, please wait.
  • 0.25
  • 0.50
  • 0.75
  • 1.00
  • 1.25
  • 1.50
  • 1.75
  • 2.00

An Arizona-based emergency medical services company has announced it will end ambulance service to most of its Indiana locations.

Rural/Metro Corp. is going to stop serving more than 30 communities, WTHR-TV reported Monday. Martinsville Mayor Phil Deckard said the company will end service within 60 days.

The company did not say which locations would be ended. It operates in every county in the nine-county Indianapolis area

Rural/Metro said the decision stems from low transport volumes in rural areas, changing health care and low Medicaid reimbursement rates, which created a difficult business environment.

The company said it attempted to restructure and improve contracts with Indiana communities throughout the past year. It said the affected Indiana operations will end within the terms of their contracts.

"Transitioning out of these select Indiana markets, which represent a non-material total of Rural/Metro's overall transport volume, allows Rural/Metro to continue focusing on areas where it can efficiently provide optimal service and patient care," the company said in a written statement.

Rural/Metro said it will continue to serve higher volume markets in the state that allow the company to benefit from operating efficiencies.

"Our core mission is to provide quality community health services that encompass long-term stability, innovation, and exceptional care," the company said.

Rural/Metro provides service to almost 700 communities in 21 states.

Please enable JavaScript to view this content.

Story Continues Below

Editor's note: You can comment on IBJ stories by signing in to your IBJ account. If you have not registered, please sign up for a free account now. Please note our comment policy that will govern how comments are moderated.

Get the best of Indiana business news. ONLY $1/week Subscribe Now

Get the best of Indiana business news. ONLY $1/week Subscribe Now

Get the best of Indiana business news. ONLY $1/week Subscribe Now

Get the best of Indiana business news. ONLY $1/week Subscribe Now

Get the best of Indiana business news.

Limited-time introductory offer for new subscribers

ONLY $1/week

Cancel anytime

Subscribe Now

Already a paid subscriber? Log In

Get the best of Indiana business news.

Limited-time introductory offer for new subscribers

ONLY $1/week

Cancel anytime

Subscribe Now

Already a paid subscriber? Log In

Get the best of Indiana business news.

Limited-time introductory offer for new subscribers

ONLY $1/week

Cancel anytime

Subscribe Now

Already a paid subscriber? Log In

Get the best of Indiana business news.

Limited-time introductory offer for new subscribers

ONLY $1/week

Cancel anytime

Subscribe Now

Already a paid subscriber? Log In